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This is probably my favorite month (well aside from June) because Thanksgiving is right around the corner and so is Christmas. This time of the year makes me so happy because I spend all my free time planning what I’m gunna cook n’ bake for Thanksgiving dinner. Then, come Black Friday- I’m all about planning the Christmas menu.

Hey, why not get a head start, right?

So I thought what better way to ring in the holiday season than with a hearty pasta dish that’s simple, fresh n’ flavorful. Kinda like all my recipes. Well, I hope you think they’re all flavorful. This one’s gotta extra kick to it. I used coconut milk and curry powder for a dairy-free creamy sauce that coats the pasta and then I spiced it on up with a lil’ crushed red pepper, sweetened it with grapes and coconut flakes and topped it off with a bright orange bell pepper.

How’s that for a holiday pasta salad?

I so wish you could all come over to my Manhattan apartment for lunch. Wouldn’t that be fun? Even though I live in a typical NYC shoebox apartment I think we could all fit- or at least take turns coming in and out for a bite of pasta…kinda like musical chairs. I just wouldn’t want anyone waiting out in the hallway so I’d just invite you all in. It’d be cozy and fun, don’t cha think?

Mmmmmm, pasta lunch at my house with a cup of hot tea n’ chit chat. Sounds like a perfectly splendid afternoon to me; gluten-free pasta tossed in a coconut curry sauce complete with scallions, grapes and a bell pepper for a summer-like flair.

If you’re a curry freak like me, you’ll go crazy for this dish.

In my opinion, the more the curry the beta’.

I think this is the perfect fix for a chilly November day when the leaves are falling and the chilly winter air is rollin’ in. I used lemon zest in this recipe but if you prefer orange zest, go right ahead because it’ll taste just as good.

Though I haven’t personally tried this dish with rice or quinoa, I’m sure it would taste delish. So, no worries if there’s no pasta in the pantry and it’s cold n’ rainy outside. Have no fear- there are other grains in here- whip up your bag of brown rice or a bit of quinoa or millet.

Heck, you could even make a risotto out of this recipe.

Now we’re talkin’.

I just love the specks of pepper on the delicate pasta. So pretty and dainty.

Almost too pretty to eat. But I don’t think you’ll have any trouble there.

Give yourself a few minutes on the stove top with this coconut milk and curry brewing and let me tell you- you’ll be gobblin’ this up before you can say turkey, hehe.

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Amie, I’ve been thinking about you and hoping you fared okay through the storm. I’m thankful that you are safe. This recipe looks fabulous and I will try it. Not a huge fan of grapes so maybe dried apricots or dates? Toasted slivered almonds? The possibilities are endless! Thanks!

Thank you for thinking of me; we are staying strong here in NYC! Still no power in NJ and lots of damage to my hometown but we are all safe! Yes dried apricots, dates and slivered toasted almonds would be fabulous in place of the grapes! Enjoy Lisa and thank you again.

Aime, this pasta sounds delicious! I would never have thought of that combo, I’m loving it. Hope you’re well and everything is slowly starting to get back to normal in NYC. I’ve been thinking about you! xo

I AM THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND I HAVE SAID MANY PRAYERS FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THIS TERRIBLE STORM INCLUDING MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILY WHO STILL DON’T HAVE POWER IN NJ. THIS PASTA SOUNDS DELICIOUS, AND I WILL MAKE IT BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS AND THEN MAKE IT AGAIN FOR COMPANY OVER THE HOILDAYS THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH ALL OF US WHO LOOK FORWARD TO THE GREAT IDEAS YOU GIVE US. STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS! YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PERSON AND BECAUSE OF YOU I HAVE GOTTEN BETTER IN THE LAST SEVRAL MONTHS . MY STOMACH IS JUST STARTING TO CALM DOWN THANK YOU!